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Vocabulary Entry
sniffy
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Having a strong or peculiar odor; often used to describe animals that can detect smells.
Example Sentences
"The dog's sniffy nature helped it find the lost item."
"She took a sniffy breath of the fresh flowers."
"His sniffy demeanor made it clear he was not impressed."
V
verb
To sniff; to breathe in through the nose audibly in order to detect smells.
Example Sentences
"The dog sniffed the ground, searching for clues."
"He sniffed the soup to check if it was still hot."
"She sniffed at the box, trying to figure out its contents."